Antique Victorian *Gold Gilt And Paste Pocket Watch Key Circa 1850-60
An early pocket watch key winder dating to the mid Victorian era circa 1850-60’s.
Key winding watches were first made during the 16th century and remained in use until Adrien Philippe invented the stem winding watch in 1842.
Usually ornate in design, watch keys were made of gold or silver, however most were gold cased or gold gilt.
This charming example is in gold gilt, heavily chased with scrolling patterns to body and top swivel bale, and features an antique-cut paste (glass) stone resembling an Amethyst to one side, and to the other an antique-cut paste resembling a Citrine.
A lovely size at 3.8cm x 1.3cm at the widest central section, an ideal size to wear as a pendant or even as a large charm for that treasured charm bracelet, these beautifully made functional jewellery pieces are always quite the conversation starter when worn.
STONES
Faceted paste (glass)
Amethyst faceted paste (glass) / Citrine faceted paste (glass)
ERA
Victorian 1814-1901
MEASUREMENTS
Length - 3.8cm
Width at widest - 1.3cm
WEIGHT
4.75 Grams
MARKS
None
Gold Gilt
CONDITION
Very good antique condition. No chips to paste stones, well set and secure. There is slight wear to gold gilt seen under scrutiny only. Spinning top bale is is excellent order. Watch winder is in good condition, age related patina to winding stem, insignificant.
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